BTIG, a broker dealer specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, has appointed Robert Smith and James West to its London-based team to expand the firm’s Pan European sales & trading capabilities.
Robert Smith joins BTIG as a managing director focused on Pan European sales trading. He has nearly 25 years of industry experience and was most recently head of Pan European sales trading at Deutsche Bank. James West joins BTIG as a director. Prior to joining BTIG, he was with Knight Capital Group, where he specialized in Pan European sales trading.
Gary Hayes, CEO of BTIG in Europe, said: “We have made significant headway across Europe and continue to attract top quality talent to our team. Our ambitious growth strategy over the last year has enabled us to not only serve our existing clients, but to also significantly expand our base of institutional accounts.
“Both Mr Smith and Mr West bring valuable experience to our team as we expand our Pan European capabilities. We are committed to further building our presence in the region and to hiring experienced professionals to expand our service and product offerings.”
